Funding comes from the Federal Transit Administration’s 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program which is distributed to states using a population-based formula in an amount set by Congress.​​ Distribution to local agencies is done through an ODOT discretionary selection process.

This program funds the replacement and purchase of buses, bus equipment, and bus-related facilities such as signs and shelters for transportation providers in small urban and rural areas with population of 199,999 or less.

Timeline

Application available November, 2017

Application due February 20, 2018

Grant agreements executed July 1, 2018

Funding

Funding comes from the FTA’s 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program which is distributed to states in an amount set by Congress. Distribution to local agencies is done through an ODOT discretionary selection process.

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​This federal fund keeps urban fixed-route bus fleets in good condition and replaces large buses which are in service past their established useful life.

Timeline

Application available November 2017

Application due March 12, 2018

Funding

​Funds are distributed through a population-based formula. Funding comes from Surface Transportation Program funds from the Federal Highway Administration and 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants from the Federal Transit Administration. Project selection is done by an ODOT evaluation committee using a point ranking system. Approved funding allocations are applied for directly with FTA by the awarded agencies.

Match Requirements

​Local share is 10.27 percent, federal share 89.73 percent.

Eligible Recipients

Eligible recipients are urban area general public service providers who directly receive Federal Transit Administration 5307 funds.

Eligible Projects

Eligible projects include replacement and right-sizing of Category A and B vehicles.

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This federal fund supports rural public transportation providers operating in areas with populations less than 50,000 by financing operations, capital, project administration, and preventive maintenance projects.

Timeline

​Awarded 2017-2019 biennium funding in July 2017.

Funding

​The majority of funds are distributed every two years to 38 eligible agencies through a three-part formula which includes a base amount plus annual passenger trips, and annual service miles. Remaining funds are available in the Start-Up program for new transit systems. Funding comes from the Federal Transit Administration 5311 program. Funding also comes from ODOT’s transfer of Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program, or STP, funds into the 5311 program.

​Eligible recipients include public agencies, Indian tribes, or private nonprofit agencies operating general public transit services in rural areas that are not part of a designated urban area. Private for-profit companies are not eligible for this program and may only participate as vendors with service contracts or agreements with an eligible recipient. Recipients are encouraged to consider including private for-profit transportation providers in their programs.

Eligible Projects

​Eligible projects include planning, capital, operating, project administration, and acquisition of public transit services. Projects must support the provision of services for the general public.

Funds are awarded every two years using a population-based formula. Special Transportation Fund Agencies recommend projects for funding.

Funding comes from the Federal Transit Association’s 5310 program, which is distributed to states using a population-based formula in an amount set by Congress. Funding also comes from ODOT’s transfer of Federal Highway Association Surface Transportation Program funds to the 5310 program.

​Eligible recipients are counties, mass transit districts, transportation districts, transportation service districts, Indian tribal governments, cities, councils of government, and private nonprofit organizations. Funds may be used in all areas of the state.

Private for-profit companies are not eligible for this program and may only participate as vendors with service contracts or agreements with an eligible recipients.

Eligible Projects

​​Eligible projects include vehicle purchases, passenger shelters, purchased services, preventive maintenance, travel training, marketing programs, development of centralized call centers, and other equipment that supports transportation to meet the special needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Projects must be derived from a local Human Services Coordinated Plan.

For the 2017-19 biennium, we shifted from funding an Intercity Program with an exclusively 5311(f) federal funding source to a Transit Network and Intercity Program funded primarily with 5311(f) funds.

The Transit Network and Intercity Program now encompasses the former Intercity Program purpose and eligible activities and expands it to include projects that support the statewide transit network, but might not meet 5311(f) requirements.

Timeline

​Awarded 2017-2019 biennium funding in July 2017.

Funding

Funds are available through a competitive discretionary grant process based on statewide program criteria.

This program utilizes Federal Transit Administration Intercity 5311(f) funds and other funds. The mix of funding allows greater flexibility in Transit Network and Intercity Program projects.

​This state fund supports public transportation services for people who are senior and people of any age with disabilities.

Timeline

​Awarded 2017-2019 biennium formula funding in July 2017.

Funding

​Funds are distributed in two ways:

Special Transportation Fund Formula Program: awarded every two years using a population-based formula.

Special Transportation Fund Discretionary Program: funds remaining after the distribution of the formula program are retained in the Discretionary Grant Account and distributed through a competitive process.

Funding comes from various State of Oregon sources.

Match Requirements

​No local match is required for Special Transportation Formula Funds. The state determines if the discretionary projects will require local match.

Eligible Recipients

​There are 42 Special Transportation Fund Agencies eligible for Special Transportation funds. Special Transportation Fund Agencies distribute funds to subrecipients.

Eligible Projects

​Funds may be used for any purpose directly related to transportation services, including transit operations, capital equipment, planning, travel training and other transit-related purposes.

​This federal fund provides assistance to employees and volunteers of grant recipients and others to attend transit-related trainings. Training is provided directly by Public Transit Section staff or at state, regional, and national workshops and conferences.

Timeline

​Applications accepted year-round.

Funding

​Funds are distributed through competitive and formula processes based on criteria developed by the Public Transit Section. The number of scholarships awarded for a specific event or to an agency may be limited. The Public Transit Section reimburses qualified expenses to the agency (not the individual). Funding is provided through state funding sources and the Federal Transit Administration’s Rural Transit Assistance Program (5311(b)(3)).

Match Requirements

​Scholarships generally support 50 to 80 percent of registration and travel expenses for a training or conference.

Eligible Recipients

​Employees and volunteers of grant recipients and transportation service providers are eligible.

​This federal fund periodically provides grants for planning projects that lead to improved mobility and transit access for citizens, more livable and economically vibrant communities, and more efficient and well-coordinated public transportation systems.